Trail Running calendar near Gateshead 2026-2027

A 19.8 km clockwise horseshoe of the Kentmere Valley with 1006 m of climb including Ill Bell, High Street and Kentmere Pike. The race follows FRA rules, has strict kit and cutoff requirements and is based at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way starting and finishing in Bowes, with varied terrain, mandatory kit checks and limited parking. Water and snacks are provided on route and at the finish.

Flat two lap 5 mile trail race in Ashington Community Woods on 21 July 2026 with free parking a short walk from HQ, finishers' gifts and prizes, and a £1 donation per entry to Friends of the Woods.

A mid-summer fell race in Ravenscar covering about 10 km with 250 m of climb, held at the Ravenscar tea rooms. Entry is on the day with modest fees, team competition and FRA permit insurance in place.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Trail races through the private grounds of Aske Hall in Richmond, North Yorkshire, offering 5km and 10km single lap routes across pasture, tracks and woodland. The course can be muddy so trail shoes are recommended.

Marked trail races on the private Aske Hall estate offering 5km and 10km courses across pasture, tracks and woodland with finishers food and an optional coaster medal.

Two long distance trail races around the Lake District on 24 to 26 July 2026, with a 100 mile loop from Coniston and a 50 mile race starting at Dalemain Estate.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A 54 to 55 km circular trail on the edge of Pocklington visiting several Wolds villages and lesser used tracks. GPX and live GPS tracking are provided; indoor checkpoints offer toilets and vegan friendly nutrition.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

The Northumberland Coastal Run will take place in Beadnell on Sunday 26 July 2026. You can run 14 miles.

This 14 km fell run in the Yorkshire Dales starts from historic Bolton Castle. The route includes 305 metres of climb and welcomes teams. Records show a fast, competitive history for this FRA-permitted event.

The Woodham Burn 5k will take place in Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Ambleside Sports includes a BOFRA fell race on 30 July 2026 at Rydal Park. The course is 1.70 miles with 800 feet of climb through bracken to a rocky summit and includes senior and junior routes.

An evening pop-up running event in Skipton offering 5 km and 10 km races, pay-on-the-day places, a jumble medal and post-race hot food with drink options.

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.

A two day fitness festival at Druridge Bay Country Park combining timed ultra races, a functional fitness endurance event, live music, food and wellness activities. Heart Break Lake offers 24 hour, 12 hour and 4 hour timed races with solo,..